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Senate roll call 89 · 105th Congress · May 23, 1997

To provide children who have been victims of violent crime the ability to transfer to another school by allowing states and local educational agencies to use Fe

On May 23, 1997, the Senate voted 51–49 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 27). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–4, Democrats 0–45. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
51
No
49
Date
May 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 4 no
  • Democrats0 yes · 45 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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